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The PawsitiveHabitsHub training definitely emphasizes consistency, which is great in theory, but I've found the biggest lesson is how differently it needs to be applied depending on the pet's temperament. My friend's golden retriever thrived on the positive reinforcement and repetition. He was eager to please and soaked it all up. but my anxious terrier mix? Fully different story. too much repetition just stressed him out, and he'd shut down.
I had to dial back the intensity substantially, focus on shorter sessions, and emphasize calming cues alongside the training commands. Positive reinforcement was still key, but I had to be much more mindful of his body language and back off the second he showed signs of anxiety. It really highlighted that "one size fits all" just doesn't work when it comes to animal training, even with a generally sound programme like PawsitiveHabitsHub.
Has anyone else experienced similar challenges adapting training methods for different personality types? Any specific techniques you found helpful for especially shy or anxious pets? Always looking for more tips!